This washer uses 168 kWh/yr and has an estimated yearly operating cost of $18.63.

The estimated yearly operating cost is based on doing 8 laundry loads a week and the 2011 national average electricity cost of $.1109 per kWh. Your operating cost will depend on your utility rates and usage.

Dimensions

Height:

38"

Width:

27"

Depth:

31 1/2"

Capacity:

4.3 cu. ft.

Construction

Drum Material:

Stainless Steel wash basket

Performance

Water Heater:

Built-In

NSF Certified Sanitize Temperature:

Yes

Dispenser Type:

3-Tray Dispenser Drawer

Temperature Control System:

Intellitemp Automatic temperature control

Number of Temperatures:

5

Spin Speed:

1400

Tier Level:

CEE Tier III level

Number of Cycles:

11

Whitest Whites Cycle:

Whites

Allergen Removal Cycle:

Yes

Clean Washer with Affresh Cycle:

Yes

Stain Clean Option:

Yes

Heavy Duty Wash:

Yes

Normal Wash:

Yes

Quick Wash:

Small Load

Delicate Wash:

Yes

Stain Treat:

Yes, Stain Clean

Extra Rinse:

Yes

Delay Start:

8 hour delay wash start option

Estimated Time Remaining:

3 Digit

Control Lockout:

Yes

Advanced Vibration Control Plus:

Yes

Best cleaning in the industry* enabled by the PowerWash cycle

Enabled by the PowerWash cycle, these washers provide the best cleaning in the industry* with extra cleaning action and a thorough rinse.

Rated 3 out of 5 by RSK Good not Great
I do like the Maytag Maxima for its efficiency. It is a long cycle but knowing that going in makes it a non issue. I am super disappointed that I am unable to choose load size, I guess the machine does that automatically and I hate that it will not let you choose you water temperatures as I wear a ton of sweaters that I would like to wash in cold water in the gentle cycle. I had to choose either cold regular cycle or warm gentle - I went with cold and while my sweater was not ruined it is not the same. So much for saving money at the dry cleaners!
3/28/11

Rated 2 out of 5 by tjmaz MHW6000XWO
The MHW6000XWO is Advertised as 5 CU Ft ICE however DOE (Dept Of Energy) rates it as 4.3 CU Feet Capacity that in itself is a huge disappointment and drawback. Secondly, there is no Sanitize Cycle on this one or the more expensive model MHW7000XWO be advised if you are used to a conventional Washer you will be extremely disappointed in the way this machine washes Bed Sheets especially Queen/King Size you may be able to put two or more sets in the Washer however when the wash is complete you will find two of your sheets rolled up completely into a ball the size of a basketball now I ask anyone how is that for getting your bedding washed let alone clean wrapped into a ball spinning around for over two hours, yes two hours time on the STEAM setting. In a Top Loader i was washing a load of clothes in less then a half hour no matter what setting. On the MHW6000/MHW7000 no matter what setting other then short wash it is always over an hour running mostly if you use the fancy settings that prompted you to make the purchase it will be Two Hours or More that is just a fact. If I could do it over again I would stick with the top of the line Top Loader for a much more efficient and practical washer.
5/10/11

Rated 5 out of 5 by SC Great Washing Machine
I can fit so many clothes in the washing machine, which cuts down my loads of laundry.
5/11/11

Rated 5 out of 5 by Nana Maytag Washer
I love my new washer. I am disabled and it allows me to transfer laundry easily. Does a great job of cleaning the cloths (even the 3yr old's) and really conserves water.
Easy to load & unload and adding detergent & softener is very easy. Love the way it determines the size of the load and all the cycle choices.
5/16/11